I googled my therapist

[Anonymous]

Ugh. I googled my therapist and took a deep dive on her public! social media page. Not surprisingly, she's a social justice warrior but she's also apparently into psychedelic drugs and some new age...ideas. I probably should've done this before I started therapy with her, but she had an opening and I wanted to give therapy a try. I did the search because I haven't really connected with her yet (5 weeks). Also, her virtual link IDs her as "Dr. Larla", but she doesn't have more than a master's. She gives me advice about "assigning" and "manifesting". I just want help with establishing boundaries and improving relationships.
Are there any highly intelligent, pragmatic and of this Earth therapists who take insurance in the DMV? Are all therapists kooky?

[Anonymous]

A good therapist will be very aware of not projecting their issues, beliefs and hobbies on you, but the fact of the matter is, a little will rub off.

So yes, it's best to have a therapist that seems to align with your values, but unless you do just what you did, it's usually hard to tell. Therapist try to present a professional , neutral front.

As for "is therapy useful"? Ha. Well.
I strongly suggest you have a diagnosis first, from a psychiatrist, if a diagnosis is part of your issues. You can't talk away anxiety or ADHD or depression if neither of you knows whether there is a formal diagnosis and pharmaceutical options have not at least been considered. So once you've done that, or if you don't need that and can skip that step, yes, a therapist can improve around the edges.

[Anonymous]

I'm EXCELLENT at establishing boundaries, have never used ANY drugs and have an associate's degree in office work (basically, being an EA). Can I help you with something specific regarding boundaries?

[Anonymous]

Where did you find this person? I call BS that a medical provider only has a Masters, unless this isn’t a real psychologist/licensed therapist.

[Anonymous]

All therapists are NOT kooky. Don't see her again is my advice. Find someone else. While you do not have to have your values and beliefs align exactly with the therapist (that would be impossible) you want to not be radically different or have opposing views either. They are human and no matter how "professional" they are, their world view and values will come through in their guidance and in the direction the therapy goes.

[Anonymous]

If you don't like her end it. But maybe her very different point of view might help you. Does she have good recommendations?

[Anonymous]

A Dr. Who only has a Masters is a liar and misrepresenting her credentials.

[Anonymous]

I would suggest you raise your lack of connection with her--that's the real issue, not whether she's woo-woo or not.

If you're not connecting, she can give you a referral to someone who might be a better match.

[Anonymous]

You broke trust by violating her boundaries.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you don't like her end it. But maybe her very different point of view might help you. Does she have good recommendations?

Manifest the life I envision? My brain doesn't work that way. I believe in effort and results, not "destiny" or wishful thinking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You broke trust by violating her boundaries.

Keep your social media private, people! Be professional and maintain a respectable profile online. Is that difficult these days?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where did you find this person? I call BS that a medical provider only has a Masters, unless this isn’t a real psychologist/licensed therapist.

MOST therapists only have masters degrees…

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You broke trust by violating her boundaries.

Keep your social media private, people! Be professional and maintain a respectable profile online. Is that difficult these days?

Even if the therapists profile had been private, OP went searching for it. It’s no wonder she’s seeking therapy for boundaries/relationships.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You broke trust by violating her boundaries.

Keep your social media private, people! Be professional and maintain a respectable profile online. Is that difficult these days?

Even if the therapists profile had been private, OP went searching for it. It’s no wonder she’s seeking therapy for boundaries/relationships.

Good job, Dr. Freud, but you missed the part where I expect perfection and have no tolerance for frivolity, flakiness or the appearance of such. Why are you surprised that a person with boundary issues has issues with boundaries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All therapists are NOT kooky. Don't see her again is my advice. Find someone else. While you do not have to have your values and beliefs align exactly with the therapist (that would be impossible) you want to not be radically different or have opposing views either. They are human and no matter how "professional" they are, their world view and values will come through in their guidance and in the direction the therapy goes.

I’m sure some therapists are kooky